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Senior Clinical Fellow

£83.57k per annum
Temporary
Job summary
The General Surgery/Breast department are looking to recruit a Senior Clinical Fellow - Fixed Term 6 months contract from 7/10/2026 - 6/4/2027

The remit of the post holder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing care for surgery patients and to provide and develop services for King's surgical patients. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will support General Surgery and Breast with day on-call commitment supporting Emergency care, ITU, wards as well as supporting the management of the elective service.

The post holder will be expected to contribute and participate in the department's ongoing clinical audit programme, and will carry out all necessary administrative duties associated with the care of their patients.

The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Details
Date posted: 30 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £83,572 a year per annum plus London allowance
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 213-DivisionC-8167507
Job locations: Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough Common, Orpington, BR6 8ND, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Clinics - General Surgery/Breast has a busy outpatient clinic schedule. Most clinics are based at the Princess Royal University Hospital site but clinics are also held in a small number of local satellite locations.

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.

The General Surgery service at Kings College NHS Foundation Trust is a single Trust service and, this post will be based at the Princess Royal University Hospital site near Bromley and South Sites, attendance at other sites including Kings College Hospital may be required.

Inpatients General Surgery has its own dedicated ward space at the Princess Royal University Hospital in support of a busy elective schedule and a busy 24 hour Emergency Department, Breast, Endoscopy and ITU areas.

Theatres General Surgery has an average of fourteen elective main theatre sessions per week as well as a daily emergency list. In addition, General Surgery has an average of five day theatre sessions per week and Endoscopy lists 7 days per week.

Please see Job Description attached for full duties

Person Specification
Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
  • Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.
  • MRCS or equivalent
  • Experience of and ability to work in a multi-professional team. The ability to empathise with patients and work co-operatively with others. Use non-judgemental approach to patients and colleagues
  • Specialist training and experience in General Surgery
  • Experience in day to day organisation of Surgical services in a busy Teaching Hospital
Desirable
  • ATLS (or equivalent) within 2 years
  • Other Higher degree or diploma
  • Understanding of clinical risk management. Understanding of NHS clinical governance and resource constraints. Ability to organise oneself and own work
  • Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough Common, Orpington, BR6 8ND, United Kingdom
Employer's website: (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Service Manager
Penny Groves
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